What causes heart attack among the young

Today, we see young and fit people who eat healthy, exercise regularly, go to gyms, and have ripped bodies dying of sudden heart attacks and strokes. Why is this happening? Is there a gap in cardiovascular care? Or are we so focused on post-heart attack action that we have failed to pay attention to prevention?

The information we have around heart attacks is not the gap. It is action. Wisdom and knowledge are useless if you do not put them into action.

1. Fix your sleep habits

A sleep-deprived body is your biggest curse when it comes to heart health. Skimping on sleep to work or socialise more doesn’t make you cool. Several studies and scientific journals link sleep deprivation with increased inflammation in the heart. You could have access to the best diet and exercise regimens in the world, but if you are sleep-deprived all the time, your body is going to fail you at some point. Sleeping early doesn’t mean you stop having a fun life. You just need to plan it better. You may like to believe that you are on the go all the time, but if you were to sit down and organise your day better, you will find at least three to four hours of extra time.

2.Learn to handle your emotions and stress

Top cardiologists and cardiovascular experts will tell you how chronic stress is the number one cause of heart attacks. Before you say everyone has stress, which is true, understand that how you relate to your stress and navigate it, is important.

Assess your stressors. Ask yourself: how do you manage stressful situations? Do you rest or relax enough? If you don’t, ask yourself how greedy have you gotten that you have taken up so much on your plate that you can’t find time to rest or relax?

In your interpersonal relationships, ask yourself: Are you stuck in any of your relationships because you cannot make a tough decision? Are you letting a toxic relationship drain every bit of energy? Or are you taking steps to manage or end it?

Chronic stress and your inability to manage it puts you out of homeostasis. This can fluctuate your blood pressure, sugar levels, and pulse rate. Find ways to slow down. The greater your stress, the more spike in your cortisol levels. The more cortisol you have, the more inflammation you have, and thus an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke.

Other lifestyle changes that can help prevent heart-attacks

1. Switch refined oils with healthier alternatives: Refined vegetable oils cooked at high temperatures are rich in Omega 6 fatty acids. Excess Omega 6 can exacerbate inflammation and oxidative stress in the body, leading to heart attacks.